Winter Storm Stella

Status: Impacted – Resolved

Published: March 13, 2017 / Updated: March 16, 2017

[3/16/17]

The Northeast region of the country has resumed normal operations following impacts from Winter Storm Stella

[3/14/17]

A State of Emergency has been declared for Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York due to the storms that have shut down highways and transportation routes throughout the states. Mailers will not have access to roads to reach plants and DDU’s. The State of Massachusetts may soon follow suit.

In addition to Post Office closures, travel delays of 36-48 hours for shipments both destined to and traveling through the affected areas are anticipated.

[3/13/17]

Winter Storm Stella is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds from the Midwest to the Northeast early this week. Blizzard conditions are possible in some areas, and many roads could become impassable.

Strong winds are also expected in this storm, which could result in power outages in parts of the Northeast. More information on this storm can be found via The Weather Channel.

Resumed Operations

[3/16/17]

New York

The following offices have had previously temporarily suspended operations:

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